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Laugh Factory celebrates Grand Opening at the New Tropicana with Headliner Paul Rodriguez

The world-famous Laugh Factory celebrated its Las Vegas Grand Opening at the New Tropicana, Wednesday night, May 23. Guests were treated to complimentary hors devours and cocktails at a pre-show reception, followed by headliner Paul Rodriguez and special guest comedians, each delivering their own brand of hilarious stand up comedy that had the audience roaring with laughter.

Paul Rodriguez, along with Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada and partner Harry Basil, welcomed everyone in the packed house for coming to the momentous event. Rodriguez opened the show and got everyone laughing by poking fun at his Vegas habits, childhood traumas, and Latino culture. Rodriguez was followed by former “America’s Got Talent” contestant, comedian/impressionist Dave Burleigh who delivered spot on vocal and facial impressions of movie stars Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Jack Nicholson and superstar rapper Snoop Dogg. Next, making a surprise appearance, was strip headliner and comedy icon George Wallace, whose comedy routine took aim at Las Vegas locals and tourists. But the icing on the cake was his unyielding “yo mama” jokes, initiated by Jamie Masada, who called out insults about Wallace’s mother.

Jamie MasadaPhoto credit: Stephen Thorburn

Paul RodriguezPhoto credit: Stephen Thorburn

Dave BurleighPhoto credit: Stephen Thorburn

George WallacePhoto credit: Stephen Thorburn

Ron PearsonPhoto credit: Stephen Thorburn

Last but definitely not the least, Ron Pearson closed the show with his unique blend of comedy and juggling. Seated up front and close to the stage, Miss Nevada 2011 kept her cool and proved what good sport she was when she was chosen by the comedian to assist him in a daring act that involved a large unicycle, juggling and a spinning ball. As the evening came to a close, Masada promised to provide great comedians and loads of laughter to a city that opens its arms to comedy.

If Wednesday's fun filled show was an example of what audiences can expect from upcoming comedy acts, than all who attend are in for a laugh out loud good time.

Ron PearsonPhoto credit: Stephen Thorburn

The Laugh Factory Las Vegas features different marquee acts each week, hosting the hottest comedians in the business, from established stand-up superstars to the young rising stars of tomorrow. Shows are performed daily at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $29 (plus applicable taxes) or $44.95 (plus applicable taxes) for VIP tickets. Special two-for-one tickets are also available for locals and Tropicana Las Vegas hotel guests for both 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. shows.

The Palazzo Hosts Annual Las Vegas Epicurean Affair

The Palazzo Las Vegas hosted the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair presented by the Nevada Restaurant Association on Thursday night, May 24. Approximately 1,800 guests mingled amongst the elegant Pools at The Palazzo and sampled gourmet offerings from nearly 75 local celebrated restaurants and beverage purveyors. Recognized as one of the city’s premier tasting events, this year’s sold out Epicurean Affair dazzled once again as world-class chefs tempted guests’ palates throughout the evening.

The Pools at the Palazzo

Guests started their culinary journey with chilled melon soup with bleu camen lemon grimala and citris gastrio from Lagasse’s Stadium and prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella and heirloom tomato salad from The Capital Grille before venturing to Bouchon’s short ribs and STK’s spiced pickled prawns.

The three restaurants of celebrity chef and restaurateurs Mario Batali and Joe Bastianch, Carnevino, B&B Ristorante and Otto Enoteca, were combined into one booth while other favorites included Craftsteak’s beef tenderloin carpaccio with argula, parmesan and asparagus and Public House’s rabbit loin in porchetta with duck rillette fritter and raspberry passion fruit verrine.

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino rolled out the red carpet on May 23 to officially welcome the 51 beautiful contestants that are vying for the title of 2012 MISS USA. The annual beauty pageant will be telecast live from the stage of the Las Vegas resort on Sunday, June 23 at 9 p.m ET on NBC.

The outdoor ceremony was hosted by celebrity television personality and special guest host of The Price is Right Live! at Bally’s Las Vegas, Jerry Springer, and the reigning Miss USA, Alyssa Campanella. The official welcome kicked-off two weeks of action-packed events and festivities for the contestants who will reside in Las Vegas until the pageant is aired on network TV.

Jerry Springer, celebrity television personality and special guest host of The Price is Right Live! at Bally’s Las Vegas, welcomes the Miss USA contestants at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Additional recent and upcoming happenings include:

Due to overwhelming response, legendary comedian and impressionist RICH LITTLE has announced “Jimmy Stewart & Friends” has been extended at LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino through July 4, 2012. Featuring more than 25 celebrity icon voices, including Cary Grant, George Burns, Ronald Reagan, Katherine Hepburn and John Wayne, among others, “Jimmy Stewart & Friends” will take you on an adventure through the life of the famed Jimmy Stewart. Performances are 8:30 p.m Saturday – Wednesday at the Shimmer Cabaret inside the LVH.Tickets are $53.90 and $63.90 plus tax and applicable fees. A VIP package including premium seating is available for $73.90 plus tax and applicable fees. Nevada residents and LVH Hotel guests are eligible to receive a 2-for-1 ticket offer.

SkyVue, an iconic 500-square-foot observation wheel rapidly taking shape on the Las Vegas Strip, across from Mandalay Bay, has completed the first phase of construction, is beginning its vertical climb and has begun excavation on its retail and dining experience. Upon opening, SkyVue will be the largest observation wheel in the Western Hemisphere and the first attraction of its kind in Las Vegas. Strategically located just north of the famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign, SkyVue will deliver unobstructed panoramic views of the world’s most famous boulevard and become one of the most photographed and recognized landmarks on the Strip. Each side of the wheel will feature a 50,000-square-foot LED screen (the largest in the world), that will be visible across the entire tourist corridor, and host concerts, sporting events, product launches and more.

CREATE A CHANGE NOW, a local non-profit organization on a mission to educate children about the significance of healthy eating, partnered with Whole Foods Market for “Community Support Day" on Tuesday, April 10. The community was invited to shop at the four Whole Foods Market Las Vegas locations where five percent of the net sales from the day were donated to Create A Change Now. Over $14,000 was raised during Community Support Day, and the money will be used to help create several fall edible gardens at underserved Las Vegas elementary schools.

Las Vegas-based dynamic entertainer and world champion juggler, JEFF CIVILLICO opened in his brand new show at Imperial Palace on Saturday, May 26. Civillico's comedy show blends physical humor, stunts and juggling with friendly audience interaction and insane amounts of energy. Although he is a world champion juggler, it's his zany personality and youthful spirit that create this unforgettable entertainment experience great for all ages. Show times are daily at 2 p.m. in the Imperial Palace Showroom. Ticket prices are $30 and $40 (plus tax and fees).

The Star of “Pawn Stars” on HISTORY, RICHARD B. “THE OLD MAN” HARRISON, is being honored in his hometown of Lexington, NC with the Key to the City given to him by Lexington’s Mayor, Newell Clark. The ceremony will take place Tuesday, May 29 inside City Hall at 8:30 a.m. where Mr. Harrison will receive the key and proclamation.

The comedians who will perform May 29 – June 3 at the Improv inside Harrahs are: TODD GLASS, DANIEL KINNO and BOBBY MIYAMATO. Shows are at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Starting Tuesday, May 15, the 10:30 p.m. show will be moved to 10 p.m. Tickets are $29.05 or $44.95 (plus applicable taxes and fees) for VIP tickets that include special seating, an Improv t-shirt and post-show meet-and-greet with the comics. Special two-for-one tickets are also available for locals for the 10:30 p.m. show.

Legendary country music singer, guitarist, television host and actor, GLEN CAMPBELL will perform at the LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (formerly Las Vegas Hilton) June 1 - 2 in the LVH Theater.Tickets are $49-$79 (plus tax and service charge).

The “2012 MISS USA® COMPETITION” will air LIVE on NBC Sunday, June 3 (9 p.m. ET) from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at the Theatre for the Performing Arts. Andy Cohen, host of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens: Live” and Giuliana Rancic, co-anchor of “E! News,” will host the competition.

Cheer for a TRIPLE CROWN winner this year at Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall. With every $25 bet placed in the Race & Sports Book on the Belmont Stakes, betters will receive a free "May The Horse Be With You" T-shirt, while supplies last. The offer is valid on June 8 and 9.

Insomniac Events will infuse inspiration from the Las Vegas Strip into the imaginative environment of the 16TH ANNUAL ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL (EDC) by curating a one-of-a-kind artistic collaboration between dynamic performances artists Blue Man Group and DJ Steve Aoki. The creative forces will join together on Saturday, June 9, 2012, during North America’s largest electronic dance music festival. The three-day event will be held June 8-10, 2012, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Actor and comedian DAVID BRENNER brings his hilarious take on news of the day to the Suncoast Showroom, June 10. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees .

Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) and Cirque du Soleil announced that their fifth annual collaboration, “A CHOREOGRAPHER'S SHOWCASE: A PROJECT DESIGNED TO STIMULATE AND ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC GROWTH”, will be presented on June 9 and 10 at 1 pm at the ELVIS Theater, ARIA Resort & Casino, CityCenter. Now in its fifth year, this critically-acclaimed production will include encore performances from previous years as well as original choreographed pieces. Performers and staff from all seven Cirque du Soleil shows will participate in creating this year’s event. Ticket prices for A Choreographers’ Showcase can be purchased for $20 and $40.

THE OFFICIAL STAR TREK CONVENTION returns to Las Vegas for the 11th year on August 9-12, 2012 at The Rio Suites Hotel. This year marks the 25th Anniversary celebration of Star Trek. 70 Star Trek celebrities scheduled to make a personal appearance include William Shatner, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Scott Bakula, Johathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, plus Nichelle Nichols, Grace Lee Whitney, George Takei, Walter Koenig and many more! At the 2011 convention 1040 fans broke the Guinness Book of World Records achievement of having the most people in Star Trek Costumes in one place. In 2012, attendees will attempt to break their own record in response to internet chatter that other fan conventions are preparing to vie for the title. The Guinness Book of World Records attempt will take place on Saturday August 11, 2012 at The Las Vegas Official STAR TREK Convention. All ticketed attendees can participate provided they come in full costume. This year's gathering is expected to draw over 16,000 fans from all over the galaxy.

British boy band The Wanted hosted Vice Sundays at LAVO. Fresh off of a Billboard Music Award performance, the group dined at LAVO Restaurant where they were joined by manager Scooter Braun and singer Carley Rae Jepsen. Singer Carly Rae Jepsen also headed up to the nightclub after dinner. R&B artist Jeremih made a late night stop to the club as well, joining The Wanted's table and topping the night off with a performance of club hits "Birthday Sex" and "Down On Me".

Up and coming pop singer Eva Universe was also spotted in the nightclub.At TAO, Taio Cruz was seen dining for the second night in a row at the restaurant with friends.

The WantedPhoto credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

The Wanted performancePhoto credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

Carly Rae JepsenPhoto credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

Eva UniversePhoto credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

RedfooPhoto credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

DJ Vice and Party Rock CrewPhoto credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

Justin Bieber, the new 'Top Social Artist', and Chris Brown, ‘Top R&B Artist’, celebrated their 2012 Billboard Music Award wins together at N9NE Steakhouse in Palms Resort Casino. Following dinner the duo stopped by the kitchen to see N9NE’s Executive Chef Barry Dakake and to add their signatures to his famous “shakedown door” covered with other A-lister names who have visited the steakhouse.

Las Vegas Dance music icon, Tiesto, played master of ceremonies with an evening of tantalizing sounds for more than 5,000 guests, including an opening set by Robbie Rivera at XS Sunday summer season soiree, Night Swim, the original after dark pool party in Las Vegas.

Making a surprise appearance and jumping into the DJ booth was one-third of Swedish House Mafia super group, Steve Angello, while younger brother and rising EDM star, AN21, looked on from the party.

Tiesto and Steve AngelloPhoto credit:Danny Mahoney/XS Nightclub

XS Night SwimPhoto credit:Danny Mahoney/XS Nightclub

Monday, May 21...

Australian actress, singer and model, Sophie Monk and friends spent a memorable afternoon at Sugar Factory at Paris Las Vegas.

After her adventurous candy shopping, the group sat down for their lunch at Sugar Factory American Brasserie.

Sophie MonkPhoto credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage

Monday night...

Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno celebrated his 30th birthday at TAO Asian Bistro and Marquee Nightclub. He was joined by a group of family and friends. After dinner, the party headed to Marquee Nightclub for Party Rock Monday and continued the celebration at a VIP table in main room.

Chart-topping hip-hop icon Big Boi of OutKast, along with his entourage of 15, including fellow rappers Sleepy Brown and C-Bone of Purple Ribbon All-Stars, made a special appearance at PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace.

Big Boi at PurePhoto credit: Al Powers of Powers Imagery

A group of cast members from Dancing with the Stars: Live in Las Vegas attended the smash-hit JERSEY BOYS at Paris Las Vegas including, Joey Fatone, Tia Carrere, Lacey Schwimmer, and Sabrina Bryan. After the show, the group went backstage to meet JERSEY BOYS cast members and take photos.

Star of PEEPSHOW, Holly Madison, was seen celebrating Memorial Day Weekend at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas.

Before heading to the nightclub Madison made a pit stop at the oversized candy bin wall at Sugar Factory's retail store.

The night was dedicated to having fun for the group of 20, which included Madison's good friend Josh Strickland.

Later on, the group made their way up to BAZAAR, the late night event that is held on the rooftop of the nightclub, where Felix Da Housecat was spinning. Also joining the table was Madison’s boyfriend and founder of Electric Daisy Carnival and CEO of Insomniac Events, Pasquale Rotelli, as well as an internationally renowned DJ, Kaskade.

Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship kicked off the highly anticipated Memorial Day Weekend with a special live performance at PURE Nightclub. The lead singer entered the mega-club along with band members Victoria Asher, Alex Suarez and Ryland Blackinton and prepared to shoot a music video for the bands newest single "#1 Nite." Saporta began his performance with the hit "Good Girls Go Bad" accompanied by key artist and vocalist Asher. Leading into the second song "#1 Nite," Saporta welcomed the featured artist Kay to the stage.

Also spotted dancing the night away was Carson Kressley, host of Las Vegas’ newest show “Dancing with the Stars: Live in Las Vegas.”

Gabe Saporta interacts with the audiencePhoto credit: James Law of Powers Imagery LLC

Gabe Saporta at PurePhoto credit: James Law of Powers Imagery LLC

Kay at PurePhoto credit: James Law of Powers Imagery LLC

Actress Meagan Good, star of the hit movie, “Think Like a Man”, celebrated her bachelorette party by making a long-time dream come true by performing with the Pussycat Dolls at Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon inside Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. 20 of her closest family members and friends were there to cheer her on. To congratulate Good on her upcoming nuptials, the Pussycat Dolls and their creator, Robin Antin presented Good with a stunning three-tier burlesque-themed red velvet cake.

Meagan Good performing with the Pussycat DollsPhoto credit: Brian Steffy/WireImage

Trey Songz hosted a party at TAO that drew a huge crowd and notable names. The singer/songwriter fueled up for the night with dinner at TAO Asian Bistro before heading up to the sold out nightclub. 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather were spotted taking in the scene and chatting with Songz. Superstar electronic dance music DJ Kaskade was spotted at Marquee to catch Benny Benassi on the decks, followed by young phenomenon Madeon, who wowed the veteran DJ.

Also spotted at Marquee with Kaskade were Reggie Bush of the Miami Dolphins and Shaun Phillips of the San Diego Chargers. DJ Cedric Gervais was seen checking out the rest of the DJ talent as well.

Trey SongzPhoto credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image

Trey Songz performing at TAOPhoto credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image

Saturday, May 26...

The Memorial Day Weekend celebration continued as Sean Kingston hosted Stereo Saturdays with DJ Reflex at LAVO. The Jamaican-American rapper was joined by a group of friends including girlfriend Shaniece Lozada, daughter of Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada.

Dining at TAO were Penn Badgley of Gossip Girl and Shawn Pyfrom of Desperate Housewives.Upstairs at TAO nightclub rapper Too Short was spotted taking in the sounds of DJ Vice.At Marquee Nightclub Marc Anthony checked out Above & Beyond’s DJ set, as did actor Lukas Haas.

Paris Hilton and Brandon Davis also came to Marquee after watching Kaskade kick off his Freaks of Nature tour at The Chelsea. Paul Bissonnette from the Phoenix Coyotes was in the building as well.

Earlier in the day Pauly Shore was spotted at Marquee Dayclub where DJs Chuckie and Cedric Gervais entertained the packed pool party.

LAX Nightclub welcomed reality TV's favorite couple Ice-T and Coco of "Ice Loves Coco" as they took over the mega club for a Memorial Day Weekend bash. Earlier in the day, Ice-T and Coco were spotted lounging poolside at Venus Pool Club at Caesars Palace.

Also spotted lounging at Venus in a VIP cabana was basketball star Shawn Marion of the Dallas Mavericks.

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